Full Description
MND (Motor neurone disease) is notoriously problematic to diagnose with many symptoms shared with other conditions such as MS and Parkinson's. This practical guide to the disease, aimed at sufferers and their families, provides information on symptoms, treatments, management and self help based on 250 answers to real questions from sufferers and their families. It deals with common concerns about living with MDN and its long term effects, enabling everyone affected by it to take control of their lives. A comprehensive appendix contains sources of professional, voluntary and peer support is also included.
Contents
What is MND?; the diagnosis and prognosis of MND; MND therapy; diet, swallowing, choking and breathing; daily activities; communication; bladder and bowel function; nursing care and services; coping with MND; family and friends; work and employment; legal and financial issues; current research.
